Thune: Recess appointments on table as Senate faces backlog of nominees

‘Recess is for children’ — and Senate gridlock is for Democrats

Senate Republicans were back at it this morning, grinding away at the massive backlog of White House nominations awaiting their approval — and facing the most obstinate Democrat resistance in modern nomination history. If it continues much longer, the majority will face a choice — and the Senate, a change in the rules.Senators worked until 10 p.m. Thursday night, were back at it at 11 a.m. Friday, had multiple votes ready to proceed, but still h…

'DO YOUR JOB': Trump urges senators to skip summer break

Senate Republicans have a major backlog of nominations as Democrats drag their feet, frustrating the president.

Thune Floats Recess Appointments to Clear Nominee Backlog

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has not ruled out recess appointments as an option to confirm a backlog of President Donald Trump’s nominees. That would require the Senate to enter a recess of 10 or more days. Under the Constitution, the House, led by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), would have to agree to an adjournment resolution allowing for a recess of that length. The House is holding pro-forma sessions every three days during its r…

Senate seeks a way out of confirmation purgatory

Senators are preparing to stay in Washington through the weekend as Republicans hoping to speed confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominees struggled to strike a deal with Democrats desperate to extract concessions. “Something’s got to give,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said. The Agriculture Committee simultaneously faced a different nominee-related holding pattern: The White House has still not given members the go-ahead they need t…

John Thune says recess appointments are ‘on the table’ as battle for Trump confirmations drags on

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) on Thursday floated allowing for recess appointments to speed up confirming a backlog 161 administration officials tapped by President Trump.

Leader Thune Should Cancel August Recess

by Jenny Beth Martin at CDN - If there’s one thing that defines the U.S. Senate in recent years, it is its remarkable ability to do less with more time. This summer, the stakes for inaction are far too high. At last count, 144 of President Trump’s nominees – ranging from critical judicial appointments to senior national security and economic posts – remain bottled … Click to read the rest HERE-> Leader Thune Should Cancel August Recess first pos…